Oceania Hospitals, a private healthcare provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and excellence in healthcare. This commitment was highlighted by Chairman Dr. Wame Baravilala during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Voluntary Compliance Framework (VCF) with the Fijian Competition & Consumer Commission (FCCC).
The MOU aims to align Oceania Hospitals’ operations with the principles outlined in the VCF, ensuring the maintenance of high standards of patient care and integrity. “At Oceania Hospitals, our primary mission has always been to deliver high standards of patient care while upholding integrity and trust in all operations,” stated Dr. Baravilala.
He emphasized that the MOU formalizes the hospital’s commitment to the VCF principles, representing a proactive approach to compliance that goes beyond mere regulatory adherence and upholds the highest ethical standards. Dr. Baravilala added that the VCF would serve as a solid foundation for evaluating and refining practices, ensuring vigilance in the hospital’s commitment to fair pricing, transparent operations, and patient-centered care.
FCCC Chair Isikeli Tikoduadua praised Oceania Hospitals for their dedication to ethical practices and transparency in healthcare, noting that they are the first in the health service industry to participate in the VCF.